I have organised quite a few overnight excursions with a variety of companies but Macquarie is by far the best. Your help in the planning, prompt replying to requests, cheerful phone manner and assistance and all pre excursion efforts were incredibly impressive. The motel and the drivers were both great. Ron and Neil were so positive with the kids and helpful with all aspects of the experience. Macquarie Educational Tours are outstanding in all aspects of our association, thank you.
Visiting Canberra is cheaper, easier and warmer in Term 1!
- Save money - you can take advantage of cheaper accommodation deals by travelling to Canberra in Term 1. Some motels offer slightly cheaper rates for either Term 1, or up until the end of March.
- Many of the Canberra venues offer specials and extras, ranging from upgrading your visit from a self-guided to a facilitated program; offering a memento of your visit; reducing or waiving program fees etc.
- At the time of quoting on your Canberra excursion, we can advise you of which specials apply to your choice of venues.
- Because there are less school groups in Canberra in Term 1, you can move around venues such as the War Memorial and Questacon more freely and actually experience much more of the exhibitions.
- The Canberra climate is predictably much warmer in Term 1 compared with Term 3. You can comfortably enjoy outdoor lunches, scenery and activities earlier in the year.
There is a shortage of accommodation in Canberra
- Many ‘school group motels’ have either been bulldozed to make way for apartments, or have chosen to no longer service the school-group market – preferring to take on government accommodation contracts. This has increased the pressure on availability of beds particularly for the busier times of year – eg Term 3.
- Because many schools traditionally visit Canberra in Term 3, the available beds and programs book out extremely quickly.
- Don’t get caught with booking difficulties by leaving it too late to book. We are currently booking school groups for 2009, 2010 and 2011. Some motels already have bookings in place for 2012!
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We tailor Canberra excursions for:
NSW schools
Primary Schools
- Exploring Our National Capital (cross curriculum)
- Australian Democracy / Governing Australia / Responsible Citizenship
- ADD: a snow experience (with or without skiing activity)
- Australian Environments: Kosciusko National Park
High Schools
- Exploring Our National Capital (cross curriculum)
- Australian Democracy / Governing Australia / Legal Studies / History or Science focus / Responsible Citizenship
- Personal Development, Leadership, Peer Support
- ADD: a snow experience – skiing / snowboarding / snow shoeing / geography – Alpine ecosystems
Small Schools
- We are offering ONE special departure for combined small schools in Term 1, 2010. This is a set itinerary including popular Canberra venues and programs. The itinerary meets requirements for the PACER rebate (for eligible students). Contact us for details / dates / itinerary.
Interstate Schools
Primary Schools & HIgh Schools
- Exploring our National Capital (cross curriculum)
- Australian Democracy / Governing Australia / Responsible Citizenship
- ADD: Snow experience (with or without skiing activity)
- ADD: Sydney Sightseeing
- ADD: Melbourne stopover